 bsp77 (191), Minnesota, USA
Oct 29, 2009 Poured from bottle into Nonic Imperial Pint.
Rich dark amber with frothy root beer float like head that leaves massive lacing lines.
Aroma of citrus, spice and toasted malt. Smells like a standard APA - Disappointing.
Mix of pine, toasted malt, citrus and spice. The best part about the beer is that it doesn’t begin malty and then turn hoppy or vice versa; just a nice mix throughout, although nothing really stands out. Leaves a long bitter aftertaste.
Moderate carbonation, somewhat smooth medium body, nice dry finish.
Overall, not nearly as fresh or juicy as the Founders Harvest or as interesting as the Southern Hemisphere. This just seems like a solid APA/IPA hybrid. Very good, but expected more.
italianjohn (338), Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA
Oct 29, 2009 Clear dark amber/orange pour with off white tan head lacing floral hop aroma with an equal caramel malt and hoppy piney citrus taste ... if you like a very balanced IPA this is for you.... it is very tasty not overly hoppy so the malt flavors are noticable ... a solid and drinkable brew
vtafro (452), , New Jersey, USA
Oct 28, 2009 Draft @ Hulmeville Inn. Feel like this is almost the same beer as the harvest just a half step lower in flavor . Nice IPA.
swanmann (304), Norman, Oklahoma, USA
Oct 27, 2009 I poured gently from the bottle, down the middle, a clear, tawny amber brew with fluffy, well sustained, light tan head. It smells of wonderfully fresh piny hops, also quite the definite caramel character. The flavor is so clean. Adequate carbonation conveys a malty sweet brew which opens into citrus rind fruitiness with a lush bitter finish. Absolutely delicious.
Bitzybrew (28), New York, New York, USA
Oct 27, 2009 Had the 2009 release on tap at Rattle n Hum. Wow an amazing IPA. Had 2 full pints. Very good IPA: balanced, yet with a great hop bite. I could drink this all night.
iamqueensblvd (178), , Iowa, USA
Oct 26, 2009 dark amber pour with a nice off white head. notes of caramel and hops on the nose. Caramel and hoppy flavors carried throughout meet up with a balanced alcohol taste. slight sweetness lingered on the palate.
rae1984 (9), Rome, Italy
does not count  Oct 26, 2009 On tap: I just want to say: FANTASTIC BEER! One of my favourite beer. Hazy-amber body. This beer has a fresh hops flavor and burps up floral in the nose. Citrusy, piney taste with a fantastic bitter aroma. Great beer, very drinkable.
Elwood (666), Leesburg, Virginia, USA
Oct 26, 2009 Serving: Draft.
Appearance: Clear orange color with a rocky, off-white head. Excellent head retention.
Aroma: Pine and citrus hops with some malt sweetness coming through.
Flavor: Pine resin but in a light way. Citrus, spicy hops, and a solid malt backbone. This one has great balance.
Palate: Medium carbonation with a medium mouthfeel and a medium-long, bitter finish.
Overall: A very solid IPA that is a pleasure to drink.
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